Congratulations Cocky!! Carolina’s beloved mascot in the Hall of FameColumbia, S.C. (WOLO)– It’s official! The University of South Carolina’s mascot Cocky is one of the all-time greats. Cocky is part of the Mascot Hall of Fame’s Class of ’26. University officials say Cocky made his debut in 1980 and since then has become one of the university’s most recognizable ambassadors.